Hole in the Wall in Colchester is a vibrant hub for emerging talent, offering a welcoming space for local musicians to showcase original compositions and cover songs. With a solid PA system in place, this grassroots venue embraces a mixed genre policy, fostering a diverse musical atmosphere. Regular open mic nights attract a varied audience, making it a key part of the Colchester music scene.
Colchester · Every Thursday · Free
Hole in the Wall Open Mic
Colchester open mic at Hole in the Wall — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Hole in the Wall · Colchester
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Hole in the Wall Open Mic — Quick Facts
Colchester open mic at Hole in the Wall — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Hole in the WallBalkerne Hill
Colchester CO3 3AA
Colchester — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Hole in the Wall
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Colchester
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Colchester open mic directory
The Night
Hole in the Wall is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Colchester. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
Balkerne Hill, Colchester CO3 3AA.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Hole in the Wall’s Thursday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Thursday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Hole in the Wall
Balkerne Hill, Colchester CO3 3AA
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Colchester live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Colchester's Hole in the Wall open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Colchester open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Colchester mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Balkerne Hill, Colchester CO3 3AA.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Colchester regulars across the Colchester open mic scene. Colchester open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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